Route Bus Driver

Job Title: Bus Driver

Department: Transportation Support Staff

Reports to: Director of Operations/Transportation Director

Classification: Non-Exempt

Terms of Employment: 162 Days to accommodate driving on days that school is in session and attend safety training/professional development as required by the state and the district. Route rates reviewed annually and benefits according to Board policies.

To provide safe and efficient transportation to students.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Transport students over specified routes according to an established time schedule.
• Obeys all traffic laws
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses as prescribed by state, federal and district policies.
• Maintains discipline when students are on the bus.
• Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority.
• Keeps assigned bus clean.
• Pre-trips and post-trips the bus according to state/district procedures.
• Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Discharges students only at authorized stops.
• Transports only authorized students.
• Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Ability to work to implement the vision and mission of the district.
• Exercises responsible leadership when on out of district school trips.
• Attends safety meetings and summer in-service meetings.
• Submits to all required DOT required random drug and alcohol screening.
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports.
• Keeps all required licenses current.
• Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills with coworkers, students, and parents.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, dress, and appropriate professional manner for the work setting.
• Ability to understand and adheres to all district rules, regulations, and policies.
• Driving extra duty trips if available.
• Ability to read and write simple sentences in English, read and understand maps and possess basic writing skills sufficient enough to complete pre and post trip reports and student discipline referrals.
• Adheres to good safety practices.
• Adheres to all district rules, regulations, and policies.
• All other duties as required or assigned.

• High school diploma or the equivalent
• Valid Missouri Commercial Driver’s License with S and P endorsements as prescribed by state law.
• Successfully complete the training program provided by the district.
• Possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical attributes necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate or acceptable.
• Desire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job performance

The employee must be able to sit for long periods of time. Occasionally walk and stand. Frequently bend and twist the torso and neck. Frequently use repetitive arm, wrist and hand movements. Occasionally lift up to 75 pounds. Use close, distance, and peripheral vision as well as depth perception.

Must be able to hear a conversation in a noisy environment

Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position

Employee will frequently work in temperatures below 32 degrees and above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Occasionally work in rain, sleet and ice and drive on slippery conditions. Often work in a high area with a high noise level including engine noise and the sound of many children speaking, a raised voice may be necessary.